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Is now a good time to sell in Asheville?
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Primpted Housing Analyst
Updated monthly · Data through September 2026 · v269
- Sold Score
- 29/100
- YoY Difficult Selling Environment
- Pending ratio
- 0.27
- YoY contracts vs active
- Inventory YoY
- +0.1%
- YoY active listings
- Median DOM
- 84
- YoY days on market
- Price cuts
- 39.9%
- YoY of active listings
Probably not, unless you need to move. The Sold Score for Asheville is 29/100 in September 2026 (Difficult Selling Environment) — homes still close, but you'll likely accept a longer timeline or a lower price than a year ago.
Pending ratio is 0.27 — the higher this is, the faster contracts come in relative to standing inventory. Active inventory is up +5.3% year over year, expanding the pool you're competing in. Median days on market sit at 84. 39.9% of active listings have already reduced asking price.
— Live indicators (September 2026): Sold Score: 29/100 (Difficult Selling Environment) · Pending ratio: 0.27 · Inventory YoY: +5.3% · Median days on market: 84 · Sellers cutting price: 39.9% · Median listing price: $575,000 (0.0% YoY)
Asheville snapshot
As of the latest 2026 data- Median listing
- $575K
- YoY 0.0%
- Active inventory
- 2,829
- YoY +0.1%
- Median DOM
- 84
- YoY +0.1%
- Pending ratio
- 0.27
- YoY -0.0%
- Price-reduced
- 26.1%
- YoY +0.0%
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Primpted Housing Analyst
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Selling a home right now in Asheville means navigating a market with steady prices and a bit more competition. While prices are holding, homes are taking a little longer to sell than before.
As of the latest data, the median listing price for homes in Asheville is $575,000. This price hasn't changed much recently, staying flat compared to the prior month and the same period last year. The median price per square foot is $293, which is a slight dip of 1.1% over the past year.
There are more homes for sale now, with active listings up 5.3% over the past year to 2,829. New listings also increased by 3.1% to 722. This means more options for buyers and a bit more competition for sellers.
Homes are staying on the market for an average of 84 days, which is 9.4% longer than last year. Also, about 26.1% of homes have had their prices reduced, showing that some sellers are adjusting their expectations.
Consider that while prices are stable, you might need to be patient for a sale. Be prepared for your home to be on the market longer and possibly adjust your asking price to attract buyers.